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We are excited to welcome our new General Members in the Yuwalaya family.

1. Anil Rana Magar, Gorkha
2. Anusha Shrestha, Kathmandu
3. Astha Mahato, Janakpur
4. Avinash Karki, Okhaldhunga
5. Badal Lama, Humla
6. Bikash Kumar Sah, Parsa
7. Dhiraj Thapa Magar, Lalitpur
8. Krishna Ghimire, Nawalparasi
9. Krishna Tamang, Dolakha
10. Kristina Bishwakarma, Banke
11. Lila Kumari Karki, Sindhuli
12. Mamta Bhattarai, Rupandehi
13. Mandira Shrestha, Ramechhap
14. Manindra Singh Danuwar, Sarlahi
15. MD Salim (Kabir), Jhapa
16. Pankesh Raj Kuswaha, Saptari
17. Pooja Kumari Chaudhary, Sarlahi
18. Parash Khadka, Bajhang
19. Ravi Kumar Gupta, Banke
20. Remon Dangol, Lalitpur
21. Renu Rai, Solukhumbu
22. Roshan Amatya, Lalitpur
23. Sangeet Khadgi, Kathmandu
24. Sanishya Shrestha, Bhaktapur
25. Sanjeev Adhikari, Gorkha
26. Srijana Gole Tamang, Sindhuli
27. Sudhir Kumar Yadav, Parsa
28. Sushriri Karmacharya, Makwanpur
29. Susmita Bhandari, Nawalpur
30. Tenjen Moktan, Ramechhap
31. Tikaram Bhusal, Palpa
32. Urmila Bishwakarma, Udaypur

In this 21st century, youth have been very engaged and addicted to technology and the internet. Due to this, Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech are important issues that need to be addressed.

Yuwalaya as part of Youth Hub Coalition of PLAN International Nepal conducted 4 days of Masters Training of Trainers (MTOT) on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech for 28 youth from Makwanpur, Kalikot, Sunsari, Jumla, and Banke districts from 5th January 2022 to 8th January 2022. The program was conducted with technical support from Digital Rights Nepal. 

Mr. Santosh Sigdel from Digital Rights Nepal conducting session on misinformation.

The four days program included the topics of “ what is freedom of speech, right to privacy, differences on free speech and hate speech”, what is misinformation, disinformation, misinformation and how we can difference real and fake news”. Though the program was held online, the session was made interactive by having a group discussion on different case studies through breakout rooms in zoom. The participants found the group discussion very effective.

“This program was really wonderful. These sessions on misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech are really necessary for youth. As youth are really active in social media and they share whatever they want to share on social media without knowing its consequences. Through this session, I have learned that I should not share whatever comes to my mind”- Participant from Sunsari 

“Through this session, I have realized that I should not share my Facebook password to anyone, not even to my best friend. I also understood which information can be made public and which should be kept private.” – Participant from Hetauda

After receiving Master’s Training of Trainer’s on misinformation, disinformation and hate speech participants are supposed to conduct the program at local level. It is a way of learning by sharing.

The objective of the program was to capacitate the MToT participants as trainers in their own local area.Through the session, the MToT participants were able to impart the knowledge that they have gained in the training. The main objective of the session was to aware people on what misinformation, disinformation and hate speech is and their role in minimizing them. In total 11 pairs have completed their program successfully in Banke, Sunsari, Jumla, Makwanpur, Kalikot and Sindhuli districts reaching out to . All the participants led the program. For some of the participants it was their first time to facilitate the session, so it was a new learning experience for them.

Our MToT participants Ms. Sarada Rawat and Ms. Salina Sunar conducting the session at Baijanath, Banke.

Mr. Suraj Bahadur Gurung, MToT Participant receiving certificate after successfully conducting the session at local level. Also, after conducting the program, MToT participants also shared how they felt after the completion of the program:

“This was my first time of facilitating the session. I was nervous at first but then slowly I developed confidence while facilitating the session. Lastly, I am proud of myself that I did it”. – Susma Pariyar, MToT participant from Dharan, Sunsari

“The participants who were present there, pledged and promised that they will never do hate speech as well as never disseminate misinformation and disinformation. When they promised it, I felt I have contributed in brining awareness in people about misinformation, disinformation and hatespeech.” – Anuja Gurung, MToT participant from Simpani, Makwanpur

Everyone clicks a group picture after the completion of program at Sunsari.

OBJECTIVE:
Yuwalaya, a youth-led civil society organization, seeks proposals for documenting 10 video stories on unpaid care work. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, the goal is to inform policies promoting women’s rights in the care economy.

METHODOLOGY:
Utilizing digital storytelling, Yuwalaya aims to influence stakeholders and sensitize communities. The focus is on recognizing and redistributing unpaid care work by women.

PROSPECTIVE STORYTELLERS:
Physically challenged person, Returnee Migrant Workers, Male Role Model in care work, Parliamentarian, Media representative, Corporate Sector, Vehicle Driver, Domestic Worker, National Women’s Commission/Legislative Representative, Elderly Women/Men

VIDEO LENGTH: 3-5 min videos

REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATION:
Seeking proven experience in videography, scriptwriting, and video editing. Proficiency in handling filming equipment, conducting ethical interviews, and adherence to project timelines.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:
Submit detailed proposals (firm/individual details, registration, tax clearance, and previous two work references) by 5 pm, February 10, 2024, to yuwalaya.youth@gmail.com with the subject line “Call for EoI- Digital Storytelling for Care Dialogue.”

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
Assessment based on filmmaking and documentary experience, individual qualifications, submission completeness, budget, and previous work quality.

DURATION OF VIDEO MAKING: By the end of April 2024, the final product must be provided to the organization.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified Nepali individuals/firms, meeting requirements, submit EoI to Yuwalaya Office in Sanepa – Lalitpur, Nepal, or via email. Short-listed applicants will be contacted; Yuwalaya reserves the right to accept or reject without explanation.